As of December 1st, Skyline Forest is under a Deer Winter Range Closure. The Tumalo Winter Range Cooperative Closure
closes the winter range to motorized vehicles from December 1st through
March 31st. The closure area is jointly monitored and enforced by the
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon State Police. The
unauthorized use of the area by motor vehicles is prohibited and can
result in prosecution and significant fines.

While the Deschutes Land Trust has not yet acquired Skyline Forest,
we strongly urge the public to respect all private property in the area
and comply with the Winter Range Closure and related regulations.
For those who choose to visit Skyline Forest during the closure period
by foot, horse or bicycle, we urge caution. Disturbance and or
harassment of wintering deer and elk is not limited to motorized
vehicles and can severely stress these animals at a time when they can
least afford it and in the process threaten their survival. In
particular, please consider leaving your dog at home and be sure to give
the wildlife plenty of space.

If you see activity that you believe is a violation of the Winter
Range Closure, constitutes harassment of wildlife, vandalism or
destruction of private property, please promptly report the violation to
the Oregon State Police by calling 541-388-6300 or in the event of an
emergency, please call 911. Reports can also be filed by downloading
the Winter Range Closure map,
filling out the information and sending it to: Game Division/Oregon
State Police, 107 Public Service Building, Salem, Oregon 97310.